Globe Education Shorter Shakespeare: Macbeth

By (author) : Globe Education

English

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SUMMARY

Get straight to the heart of Shakespeare's Macbeth; students' confidence and understanding develop faster as they explore the plot, themes and Shakespeare's language, which is supported throughout this abridged play text from Globe Education. This title Reduces the length of the play by a third while preserving the intricacies of the plot, enabling students to engage with the whole story in the class time available. Builds understanding of Shakespeare's language by providing a detailed glossary alongside the text for quick and easy reference, plus a range of language-focused activities. Offers a tried-and-tested approach to introducing Shakespeare, based on Globe Education's shortened 'Playing Shakespeare' productions that have been seen and appreciated by over 150,000 students. Helps students form their own personal responses to Shakespeare's Macbeth, stimulated by stunning photographs from Globe productions and questions that reflect on context, characters, and themes. Lays the foundations for GCSE success by including activities that target the skills needed for the assessment objectives.

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